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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,340.48, 29,012.74 and 8,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,340.48, 29,012.74 and 8,248.34 is: 12,373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,340.48 : 29,012.74 = 8,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,340.48/29,012.74 = 8,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,340.48x = 29,012.74 × 8,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,340.48x = 239,306,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,306,943.85/19,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.37

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